Game day events

Teams battle for points and glory in events such as football throws, an obstacle course and much more! It's a day filled with camaraderie, fun and fierce battles, culminating in a Tug of War. End the day with a reception to announce the winners and a celebration with a refreshing drink, barbecue and bragging rights.

Obstacle Course

Teams of 6 will travel through physical and mental obstacles. Once all members have competed the obstacle course, the team will work together to complete a ski walk. The top 3 fastest teams in a group will be awarded points.

Tug of War

Teams of 8 will compete in a single elimination bracket format. Winning teams from each bracket will participate in the final tug of war at the end of the day. Teams to receive a first-round bye will be determined by fundraising.

Football Toss

Teams will consist of 8 participants. Five team members will throw, while three catch at varying designated distances. The 3 teams in a group with the most successful catches will be awarded points.

50 Yard Relay

All team members must participate. Pairs of participants will complete a three-legged race out and back 25 yards for a total of 50 yards. The top 3 teams in a group with the fastest times will be awarded points.

Soccer Kicks

Teams will consist of 10 participants (if a team of 8, select 2 members to take a second turn). Each team member must kick a soccer ball through 3 separate obstacles, each worth points. The top 3 teams with the most points at the end of their 10 turns will be awarded points for the round.

Backyard Relay

Teams will consist of 8 participants. Team members, in pairs, will compete in a series of backyard game challenges including cornhole and ladder golf. The top three fastest teams to complete all of the challenges will be awarded points.

Sandbox Spelling

All team members must participate. One at a time, team members will use a tool to dig through the sandbox and uncover letters to spell out a phrase, in order. Once all golf balls have been retrieved to spell the phrase, one team member at a time will putt one ball through an obstacle. The top three fastest teams will be awarded points.

Hula Hoop

Teams will consist of 10 participants. Each team will be given 1 hula-hoop and participants must stand in a line holding hands with their arms and elbows fully extended. Once time starts, the hula-hoop must make its way down and back the line of participants, without touching the ground, 3 times in a row. Once completed, the team must transfer water from one bucket to another using only a sponge passed down their line of teammates. The top 3 fastest teams will be awarded points.

Boston Children’s Hospital values gender diversity. Teams should be composed of people representing a mix of gender identities with no more than half of a team representing one gender in order to maintain equity and inclusion in the competition. This should be true for the team as a whole as well as any smaller groups put together for specific events.